We just had a large party and now the pool water is very dirty / cloudy. I still have a lot to learn, but was curious what everyone does after a pool party? I was recommended chlorine free shock / shock oxidizer for my salt water pool... is this recommended? Thanks!
After party pool care
- Thread starter Miamibaseballer
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,206
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Sometimes a little more liquid chlorine, but that 100% dependent on the actual test results. Stay away from the chlorine free/oxidizer stuff. Can you share some water tests with us?
- Feb 6, 2015
- 8,009
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
How are you testing your pool water?
Test Kits Compared
It's best to dose FC a bit higher than normal before the party - sometimes during the party and again after the party.
Use liquid chlorine - no non-chlorine or other granular "shock" product.
Test Kits Compared
It's best to dose FC a bit higher than normal before the party - sometimes during the party and again after the party.
Use liquid chlorine - no non-chlorine or other granular "shock" product.
A day prior to our party, my results were from Leslie's and I tested them myself using my Pool Style 5 way OTO test kit (Yes, I am upgrading to a TF tester): FC 6.8, TC 6.9, PH 7.7, TA 70, CYA 65, salt 3400.
Sounds like I should never use any kind of shock then and stick with liquid chlorine for my salt water pool? Thanks!
Sounds like I should never use any kind of shock then and stick with liquid chlorine for my salt water pool? Thanks!
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,206
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Generally speaking, liquid chlorine is best whenever you need to increase the FC level quickly with no side effects. The salt cell might've just struggled a bit, and your CYA may already be high enough to where you don't want to add any more of those pre-stabilized bags or powders.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 8,009
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
CYA of 65 rounds up to 70.
Use the FC/CYA Levels chart to keep FC on the high side of target for your CYA.
Before a big swim event, add maybe 5ppm liquid chlorine.
During the event do a quick FC check and dose again if needed.
After the event, test FC and pH - adjust as needed.
It is safe to swim with FC between minimum and SLAM Process levels.
When you receive your test kit, post a full set of results from the kit here.
The TF-Pro Salt would be great for your SWG pool - and it includes the electronic stirring device.
Use the FC/CYA Levels chart to keep FC on the high side of target for your CYA.
Before a big swim event, add maybe 5ppm liquid chlorine.
During the event do a quick FC check and dose again if needed.
After the event, test FC and pH - adjust as needed.
It is safe to swim with FC between minimum and SLAM Process levels.
When you receive your test kit, post a full set of results from the kit here.
The TF-Pro Salt would be great for your SWG pool - and it includes the electronic stirring device.
